Mulan can be compared and contrasted to the epic hero Beowulf. Both Mulan and Beowulf are very brave and successful in battle‚ but on the other hand‚ their motivations and their status in society are different. In the end‚ they both accomplished a greater goal by gathering the courage to fight. Mulan is a young female from China who has no real status in her society. She is restricted in what she can or cant do and how she should and shouldn’t act. She tries to be what society wants a young women
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Beowulf encounters three monsters that make him an epic hero. Throughout the poem the reader can see how Beowulf is the greatest warrior of his time. He constantly proves himself through fights and displays countless leadership qualities. Grendel is the first monster that he encounters‚ and it shows the reader how this monster that killed thirty men‚ is no match for Beowulf. Then‚ he faces Grendel’s mother‚ who proves to be more difficult‚ but with the help of a magical sword‚ Beowulf defeats her
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Dudley 1st Period Every generation and culture of mankind seeks a hero to emulate and look to for guidance. Heroes provide hope‚ determination‚ and safety to all who are affected by their actions. Epic heroes are smarter and stronger than the average human‚ and they are on a quest for something important to their people. They also have strong ethics and values. In the epic poem‚ Beowulf‚ Many would argue that Beowulf is an epic hero and can do no wrong‚ however his ethics and motives are incorrect
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In an epic the hero is on a journey to accomplish one thing and winds up learning about himself or actually accomplishes something quite different from the original goal. In actuality‚ Beowulf is basically a hit man looking for glory. He comes to save the people from Grendel‚ not because he gives a hoot for the people but because he wants glory. Do you mean tragic hero? He’s not a tragic hero because he gets punished for something that is absolutely his own fault and he knows it - he goes after
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grew up‚ he knew there was something abnormal about the things he could do compared to others. All the people around him saw it too and questioned it. His abilities surpassed even pros and seemed to come close to even the legends. Bo Jackson is an epic hero in that he is capable of deeds of great strength and courage‚ a noble born‚ and a great warrior. Bo is capable of great strength that is unimaginable to those around him. Bo himself has incredible strength and which most people resort to lifting
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An epic hero is a figure of great‚ larger-than-life stature where his most remarkable traits are those valued by his culture. The Odyssey by Homer‚ tells a fascinating story of king Odysseus‚ who takes a twenty year journey in order to return to his home of Ithaca after his great victory in the Trojan War. After many years of life risking danger‚ is Odysseus really considered an epic hero? What makes a true epic hero? Odysseus’ pride‚ intelligence‚ and courage are the exact traits found in an epic
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the killer of Grendal and his mother‚ future King of the Geats‚ dragon slayer. Beowulf more courageous than any other man or women‚ who held honor to the highest esteem. Beowulf was ‚superior‚ the man above all men. Beowulf showed all these great traits constantly through action and words. Beowulf words alway supporting his action. Beowulf showing the unmeasurable amount of courage he carried when he said‚ “ with my hands alone shall fight for me‚ struggle for life against the monster.” Beowulf showing
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Beowulf Have you ever wanted to be a super-hero? Do you even know what it takes to become a great hero? Webster’s dictionary defines an epic hero as a larger-than-life figure from a legend or history‚ that participates in a cynical journey or quest‚ faces adversaries and tries to defeat them. In Beowulf we find that a hero must possess some key characteristics. Two characteristics need to be an epic hero are pure strength with will power and bravery. Beowulf’s actions prove he possesses
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Beowulf and Sir Gawain: The Epic Hero In the epic poems Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight‚ Beowulf and Sir Gawain portray the five epic hero traits through their own individual journeys. Both heroes demonstrate courage and bravery‚ skilled with a weapon‚ strength‚ moral virtue‚ and wisdom in similar and contrasting ways. From slaying villains and dragons to using prior knowledge and insight for making proper decisions‚ they are two excellent illustrations of epic heroes. The first characteristic
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Sandra Lopez English I HP‚ Period 6 Miss Grabowski January 27‚ 2011 Odysseus as Epic Hero The Odyssey‚ written by Homer‚ describes an epic hero to be a mortal male‚ someone who goes on along‚ dangerous expedition‚ also who is very brave‚ intelligent‚ and responsible. He will face many conflicts yet always manages to prevail. Odysseus possesses all these traits and demonstrates it throughout the entire Odyssey‚ such as when Odysseus and his men become trapped in a Cyclops’ cave and he needs
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